Best Schools in Sandy, FL
Sandy, FL has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 8,070 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Sandy meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sandy, FL
The top high schools in Sandy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood Ranch High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2435 Students
2. Riverview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2597 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sandy, FL
The top middle schools in Sandy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sarasota Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1278 Students
2. R. Dan Nolan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sandy, FL
The top elementary schools in Sandy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 691 Students
2. Myakka City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sandy, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sandy, FL has a total population of 799 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sandy, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sandy, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sandy, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sandy, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sandy, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sandy, FL
How many schools are in Sandy, FL?
Sandy, FL has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 8,070 students in total.
How do schools in Sandy perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Sandy score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Sandy meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sandy?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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